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ZIP Code 14521

Seneca, New York

FIPS 14521

Juniper

ZIP Code 14521 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$163,700

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.3

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,594

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,700

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,580

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$1,018

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

82%

Higher than 98%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

56.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.3

Lower than 74%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 14521: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 14521?
The median home value in ZIP Code 14521 is $163,700, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 14521?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 14521 is $2,580, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 14521 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 14521 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 14521?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 14521 is $1,018 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 14521?
Home prices in ZIP Code 14521 have moved 82% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 14521?
ZIP Code 14521 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 56.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 14521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 14521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.3 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →